Tropical Jungle Pink Floral Graduation Theme

The warmth of summer is on full display with this bold and mature color palette! This lush tropical palette proves you can really elevate your décor and details with invigorating color. Coral and pink are cheerful colors that are sure to spark joy with your guests. Rich greenery provides just enough contrast to keep this stunning palette grounded and organic. While this palette emanates a tropical feel, it’s quite adaptable across various styles—bohemian, rustic, and modern for instance. Warm palettes like this also complement a variety of textures, such as wood, metal, and velvet! These designs can be personalized for your special occasion and would be perfect for your wedding, bridal shower, engagement party, birthday party and many more special occasions.

Will you have a graduate this year? Have you started preparing for the graduation party? Planning a college or high school graduation party is no small task. From picking a date, planning a food menu, sending invitations, buying bulk party supplies and making sure you don’t forget any details, just thinking about it can be exhausting. While the party may still be weeks, or even months away, it’s never too early to start planning and gathering party ideas. Being organized from the very beginning will help make the whole process much less stressful. Here are some tips for planning and organizing the big day!

Set a date, time, and location for the party.

Wherever you decide to have your celebration, here are some things to think about:

Do you have seating for guests? Do you need to get tables or chairs? If you’re outside what will you do if the weather is bad? Do you need any signage to help people find the location?

Set a budget.

Decide how much you want to spend. Costs include invitations, a venue, food, decorations, gifts, thank you cards, postage, etc.

Make a guest list and order announcements.

Start with family. Then, add your child’s friends, those that had an impact or influence in their life, family friends, and church family. Think about neighbors, teachers, and leaders, too.

Count up those on your list and order your invites. Add a few extra in case you make a mistake or want to invite someone last minute. Don’t forget one to keep for memorabilia.

Plan the food.

The kind of food will depend on your budget. From ordering pizza and subs to making a big pot of spaghetti and meatballs, you can find ways to cut corners without making it look like you did. Your local grocery store may also have many ready-made food options that can help cut down on food prep time before the party. That way you can still get delicious food, but it may not cost as much as a full blown caterer.  Whatever you decide will be fine. People aren’t coming for the food. So stick to your budget and pick something your child likes and will remember. Make sure you can prepare the food ahead of time. You don’t want to be cooking while everyone is arriving to the party.

Plan out where the food is going to be served, what types of serving utensils you're going to need, how you're going to keep the food warm throughout the party, and where your guests are actually going to eat. Will you need a party tent set up in the backyard with tables and chairs or can you serve the food inside the house? Inclement weather may also play a role, so have a back up plan in case of rain or undesirable temperatures. 

Here is a list of graduation party supplies you might need for food and drink:

Aluminum Foil Sheets
Aluminum Foil Pans & Lids
Baking Supplies for Desserts
Beverage Dispensers
Beverage Tubs
Beverage Napkins
Bottle Openers
Buffet Stands & Risers
Catering Food Signs
Chafing Dishes / Fuel

Coffee & Tea Service
Coolers for Beverages 
Dessert / Appetizer Plates
Dinner Napkins
Disposable Cups
Disposable Cutlery
Disposable Plates
Doilies for Decoration
Food Storage Containers
Ice Buckets / Scoops 

Mini Catering Supplies
Picks for Appetizers & Desserts
Plastic Film Wrap 
Plastic Serving Trays
Plastic Table Covers
Professional Bar Tools
Serving Bowls
Serving Utensils 
Straws
Wire Racks

Decide on Decorations.

Now that you’ve covered the most important part (food) you can focus on the fun stuff, like the graduation party decorations!  Here are some ideas for graduation decorations & party supplies:

Balloons
Ceiling Decor
Colorful Table Decorations 
Confetti
Curling Ribbons

Graduation Card Boxes
Graduation Garlands
Graduation Table Centerpieces.
Graduation Trophy
Hanging Decorations

Paper Lanterns
Photo Display of Graduate
Sign & Banners
Streamers
Wall Decorations

Plan your help.

If you don’t have moms to help, ask your good friends or hire someone – maybe some high school or college girls. Be resourceful. You’ll be glad you did. Who will take pictures? Don’t forget to get pictures during the event. Who will refill food and drinks? Will anyone greet guests when they come in?

Plan fun.

Plan some activities. Even though people mostly talk with each other and drop in and out quickly, it is good to have something planned. For example photo booths are really fun and everyone loves taking pictures. Print out some quotes: #finallydone, #classof20XX, I DID IT!, mustaches, lips, etc). Print them extra big, and cut them out. Then tape them to sticks. Gather your fun accessories (hats, wigs, etc.) and have them ready for your guests to use.

Stock up on Cleaning Supplies.

If you are hosting the graduation party at your house, you’re going to need a lot of cleaning supplies. Whether you are hosting a few or a few hundred, you’ll probably want to start with a clean slate. Now may be a good time to stock up on professional cleaning supplies and all the disposables you’ll need. You don't want to be in the middle of the party and realize you've run out of toilet paper or paper towels. If you're anticipating a big mess at the end of the celebration, it may be best to find wholesale cleaning supplies now so you can keep the mess under control as the party goes on.

Sticking with all disposable dinnerware for your party? You may want to also pick up some extra garbage bags. Those paper plates, plastic cups and disposable forks will collect very quickly and fill trash can after trash can if you're having a bigger party. Having plenty of garbage cans placed around the party will make it easy for guests to clean up after themselves so there is less mess lying around afterwards. Check these products off your list for an easier post graduation party clean up:

All-Purpose Cleaner
Bathroom Cleaner
Cleaning Gloves
Dishwashing Soap
Disinfectant Wipes 

Floor Cleaner
Glass Cleaner
Hand Soap & Sanitizer
Mops & Buckets
Odor Control

Paper Towels
Scrub Brushes
Toilet Paper
Trash Bags
Trash Cans

Finally, enjoy every moment. 

Whether you are throwing a high school or college graduation party, it's a huge milestone that deserves to be celebrated.  Plan ahead. Take a deep breath right before it starts. And, don’t worry about what you forgot or what didn’t work out. Focus on the people.

Enjoy EVERY SINGLE MOMENT.

This is your baby…graduating!